Apple piratés, Musk provoque Zuckerberg et Better.com fait son entrée en bourse
Welcome to our weekly review of the major events in the tech world! In this edition, we’ll cover some intriguing stories, including a device that can spoof an Apple device, hackers stealing health data from an IBM system, and a challenge between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. We’ll also discuss X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, slowing down access to rival websites, Better.com going public, and our impressions of Baldur’s Gate 3.
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A cheap Apple spoofer: At Def Con, a prominent hacking conference, attendees discovered that their iPhones were receiving pop-up messages asking them to connect their Apple ID or share a password with a nearby Apple TV. It turned out to be part of a research project involving a $70 device that can trick unsuspecting users into sharing their password by spoofing an Apple device.
Americans’ health records stolen: Hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the widely used MOVEit file transfer software, causing millions of Americans’ sensitive medical and health information to be stolen from systems operated by tech giant IBM. The hack affected the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, exposing the data of over 4 million patients.
Musk versus Zuckerberg: Elon Musk, CEO of X, publicly challenged Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, to a cage fight for charity. Although there were delays, Musk recently confirmed that the fight is still on. However, Zuckerberg announced that they couldn’t agree on terms such as the venue and date, leading to the cancellation of the match.
X slows down access: X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, deliberately slowed down access to certain websites that Musk publicly dislikes. This included well-known platforms like The New York Times, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, Reuters, and Substack.
Better.com goes public: Digital mortgage lender Better.com received shareholder approval to combine with Aurora Acquisition Corp. through a SPAC. Despite facing challenges such as layoffs, executive resignations, a housing market slowdown, and negative publicity, Better.com successfully pushed back its initial public offering.
Baldur’s Gate 3, reviewed: Our impressions of Baldur’s Gate 3, a Dungeons & Dragons game, reveal that it offers a unique role-playing experience even for those unfamiliar with the world and systems. Whether you’re interested in smooching vampires or witnessing chaos, this game has something for everyone.
A smart ring to compete with Oura
Indian fitness and nutrition tracking startup Ultrahuman recently launched a second generation of its smart ring. This upgraded device, released in June, offers several improvements over the original, including a better form-factor. Our reviewer, Natasha, found it to be a significant step forward.
An EV battery with greater range
CATL, a prominent Chinese battery manufacturer and supplier to Tesla, unveiled its latest product named Shenxing, or “god-like movement.” This battery aims to address the charging and range limitations of electric vehicles by providing up to 400 kilometers (250 miles) of range in just 10 minutes.
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A surprisingly strong jobs market: Despite initial fears of high tech unemployment rates due to major layoffs earlier this year, tech jobs in IT, engineering, and development roles remain in demand and resilient.
What do CTOs do, exactly?: Haje discusses the importance of having a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with the right expertise and experience for a company’s stage, as investors often overlook this crucial factor.
A room-temperature superconductor? Not so fast: Recent studies have debunked hopes that LK-99 could be a room-temperature superconductor, contrary to a sensational preprint paper that circulated earlier.
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